Holding steady, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Xiara since 1990
Babies named Xiara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 132 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Xiara is a modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1990. It reached its peak rank of 8,362 in 2006, when about 1 in 133,939 girls were given the name. Since then, it has maintained a stable trajectory. The name's appeal likely stems from its melodic sound and the trendy 'X' initial, fitting into the broader pattern of unique names that emerged in the 2000s. Although its origins are uncertain, it may be an elaborated form of Zara or a variant of the Irish Ciara. Xiara remains a rare but recognizable choice.
Xiara first appeared in U.S. birth records around 1990. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly influenced by the Irish name Ciara (meaning 'dark-haired') or the Spanish name Xara. The initial 'X' gives it a distinctive, fashionable spelling. Its rise in the 2000s aligns with the trend of unique, 'X'-starting names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Xi, Ari, Rara
Sibling names for Xiara
Names that share Xiara's style, for a brother or sister.
